Domestic Violence
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Bailancho Saad: Fighting Patriarchy in Goa, One Issue at a Time
Since 1986, Bailancho Saad is collaborating with different organisations, and working towards women rights, equality and dismantling patriarchy.
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“It’s Like Women Get Used to Living a Stifled Life”
Community Correspondent Shanti Baraik reports on cases of domestic violence and abuse and on the structures of power and everyday practices that lead to such violence. Through her videos, she hopes to give more power to survivors.
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Despite Death Threats, Domestic Violence Survivor Fights On
In a society where women are shamed for seeking justice in cases of domestic violence and called out for alleged ‘false complaints’, Gyanwati’s resilience is encouraging.
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Dowry-Related Violence Kills Over 20 Women in India Daily
The highest number of crimes against women in India is because of “cruelty” by the husband or his family, with a dismal conviction rate.
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“He Chewed my Face Like an Animal”: A Survivor of Domestic Violence Speaks Up
After having faced domestic violence for 14 years of her marriage, when Parvin decided to separate, her husband took revenge by attacking and disfiguring her.
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Woman Pays Steep Price for not Meeting Dowry Demands
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Woman thrashed and abandoned for not paying dowry
The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was passed in 2005 to ensure the safety of women against domestic violence. However, a decade later, women like Mamta, from Uttar Pradesh, remain without justice. Hailing from Baritola village of Ambedkar Nagar in UP, Mamta has been a victim of domestic...